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Scottish Wind Power Generation Increased by 20% Year-on-year in May This Year
News on June 5: According to the latest data from an environmental organization, wind power alone in Scotland provided sufficient electricity for 95% of Scottish households in May this year.The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) also made the latest data analysis on Scotland’s new energy sources. Figures show that in some areas of Scotland, homes with solar PV panels installed in May were producing more than 100 per cent of the electricity needed by an average household. In May this year, Scottish wind farms provided 863.5 GW of electricity to the national grid, an increase of about 20% year-on-year, and the total wind power generation reached 692.9 GW in May last year.
Overall figures show that for 11 of the 31 days in May, wind power generated enough electricity to power 100% of Scottish households, with wind turbines producing enough power to power 190% of households on May 15 alone Provide sufficient power.
According to the data, total electricity consumption in Scotland, including households, businesses and industries, reached 18.57 million kilowatts in May. Wind power is equivalent to 46% of Scotland's entire electricity needs.
Sam Gardner, Head of WWF Scotland, said: “While it is disappointing that President Trump announced last week that he would withdraw from the Paris Agreement, the global energy revolution is unstoppable and it is here to stay in Scotland. Month after month, Renewable energy plays a vital role in reducing carbon emissions and driving Scotland’s economy.”
Data shows that in Scotland’s Amberdeen, Dundee, Dundee, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Furness and Lerwick areas, homes with rooftop solar PV account for more than 100% of household electricity needs.
The sunniest place in Scotland is the island of Lerwick in the Shetland Islands, which generates 114% of the average household's electricity demand. Dundee follows closely behind at 112%.
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